Friday phrase: cause célèbre
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1word1daycause célèbre, n. \ˌkȯz-sə-ˈleb, -ˈle-brə, ˌkōz-, -ˈlebrə\
1: a legal case that excites widespread interest
2: a notorious person, thing, incident, or episode
Example
a cause célèbre from some reality TV show whose fame hadn't even lasted the proverbial 15 minutes
Etymology
French, literally, celebrated case
First Known Use: 1763
1: a legal case that excites widespread interest
2: a notorious person, thing, incident, or episode
Example
a cause célèbre from some reality TV show whose fame hadn't even lasted the proverbial 15 minutes
Etymology
French, literally, celebrated case
First Known Use: 1763
